Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.799110 Operator's Manual

21cc gas weedwacker

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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.799110-21cc
Ak WARNING:
Read the_Operator's
Manual
and
FollowAH
Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
To Do So
Can Result
in Serious
_ju_.
Always
Wear
Eye Protection
8H ,qS/C RRFTSMRN
21cc GAS WEEDWACKER
2 Cycle Engine
• Assembly
Fuel Mix40:l
• Maintenance
L:
• ' Operation
• Repair
Parts
Sold bySears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hof_an
Estates,
IL
60179 USA
530-081079-1.01/26/93
e 1993, Sears, Roebuck
and Co.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.799110-21cc Always Wear Eye Protection 8H ,qS/C RRFTSMRN 21cc GAS WEEDWACKER Ak WARNING: Read the_Operator's Manual Fuel Mix40:l 2 Cycle Engine FollowAH Warnings Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious _ju_.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ::i/ii/i ¸: ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WE_WACKER@ ....reeduse. If this Weedwacker® is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantydoesnot apply. WARRANTY SERVICEIS AV_LE BY RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE _ST SEARSSERVICE CENTERiDEP2_. IN THE UNITEDSTATES.This warranty appliesonly whilethis productis in use in the UnitedStates.
  • Page 3 WARNIY GS AYWI)SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) WARI_/ING THIS POWER TOOL CANBE DANGEROUS? This unit can ¢anse serious be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..(Continued) 8. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors _k OPERATOR SAFETY cannot reach sparks or open flames from water 1. Always wear eye protection when operating, serv- heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. icing, or performing maintenance on your unit.
  • Page 5: Know Your Unit

    III II IIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIII IIIIII IIII IIIIII " IIII I I ..ill I III I i IIIIIIIIII • III _ IIIUlil KNOW YOUR UNIT IIIII IIII I III I1[ IIIII lUmlll I A. INTRODUCTION C. CARTON CONTENTS ¸¸KEY and sweeping.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY (If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad- justed for the operator.) A. PREPARATION 1. Read your Operator's Manual 2. Tools you will need: This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as- semble the tool and to provide its safe operation.
  • Page 7 2. AS SIST HAI'w-D_ Assist Handle Assist Handle a. Insert the end of the drive shaft housing through • Screw D. the assist handle. Figure 3 (inset). b. Align the assist handle between the safety !_el : and the throttle trigger housing.
  • Page 8 5. OPERATING POSITION OPERATING Eye Protection a. Before starting the engine, stand as shown in POSITION _Figure 7 and check for the following: I. Lef_ arm fully extended, hand holding Assist extended, hand Handle. holding Assist 2. Right arm slightlybent, hand holding Throttle Grip, fingers on Throttle Trigger.
  • Page 9: Engine Information

    ENGINE INFORMATION A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1.FUEL SAFETY 3. USE FOLLOWING: a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 2-cycle engine oil _ed b. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where at 40:1 is strongly recommended_ Consult the there are no sparks or flames.
  • Page 10 C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (For location of controls, refer to "Speeifica_ons.') I. Before startingthe Engine: a. Fuel engine. Move 10feet (3 meters) away from fue_ng site. 3. For a Warm Engine: b. Extend lines approximately 4 inches from Trim- mer Head to provide adequate load on engine.
  • Page 11: Using Your Trimmer

    Do OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter- 2. Always release the Throttle Trigger and al- ing the material to be cut. low the engine to return to idle speed when Do not engine higher speed not cutting.
  • Page 12: C. Cutting Methods

    3. CUTTING f. When possible, cut with the left side of the trimmer head. _. Inspect the area to be cut before each g. Do not raise the engine above your waist. use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, h. Keep all parts of your body away from the nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or trimmer line when the engine...
  • Page 13: D. Line Replacement

    1. TRIMMING - Figure 12. Hold the bottom •:TRIMMING the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground _ and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the trimmer line into the work area.
  • Page 14 g. Align the line and notch with the Line Exit Finger Over Notch • Hole. Figure 18. Place Spoo! in Hub. Make sure the Trimmer Line is not caught between: the rim of the Spool and the Hub. To seat t._e spool in the Hub, it may be necessary to pull the line through the Line Exit Hole until the spool drops into place.
  • Page 15: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE A_ MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Maintain tool according recom- 5. Replace trimmer head parts that mended procedures. Keep the cutting line at cracked, chipped2, broken, or damaged the proper length. any omer way before using the tool. 2. Disconnect the spark plug before perform- 6.
  • Page 16 D. CARBURETOR ADJUST1KENTS This is a complicated task. Read all warnings and instructions thoroughly before starting justments. If you do not think that you completely understand all _ and instructions, let your SEARS Service Center/Department perform these adjustments. 2. BASIC CARBURETOR SETTINGS NOTE:...
  • Page 17 & DECE_RATION CHECK e. MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1. Allow engine to idle, then squeeze throttle I CA_TIoN: operate engine full trigger fully. throttle for prolonged periods while mak- 2. Allow engine to run at fun speed for about 1 ing mixture adjustments as damage to the...
  • Page 18 E. STARTER ROPE • Replacea Starter Rope that breaks. 21. Hold the rope taut at the rope exit hole so the pulley will not move. Remove hex wrench. A WARNinG 22. Reverse steps 1. through 8. to re-assemble. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 19: Accessories

    TROUB_ SHOOTING CHART CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not" ..1.'Fuel tank empty..1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture start or will run ..2. Engine flooded ..2. See "Starting Instructions." only for a few 3. Spark plug not firing. 3.
  • Page 20: Index

    illll ,.,,,, " )""IIIIII" .... iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ,,,,, ,,,, INDEX ......: ,_ _ ,: _ : ... ACCESSORIES LUBRICATION, DRIVE SHAFT ..#_oooB s**o J**e_o_o ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE Assist Handle. Air Filter. Carburetor ....:..Carburetor ......Line Advance ... .
  • Page 21: Hex Wrench

    SEARS WEEDWACKERREPAIR PARTS UST MODEL 358.799110 - 21cc - 45" WARNING All repai_, adjustments and maintenance not de- scribed in the Operator's Manual must per- formed byqualified serv- ice personnel. • • Ref. Part No. • PartN_ ¸Description Deseription 530=094835 53O-094875 Drive Sha_ HubAss'y.
  • Page 22 SEARS WEEDWACKER REPAIR PARTS LIST- MODEL 358.799110- 21cc - 45" Part No. Part No. Re£ Part No. iDescription Description o-026t 9 Check V_ve 530-029395 530-015945 Starter Spring Screw 530-015496 530 -036578 Element Muffler Body 530.029717 530-036577 Muffler Cover Retainer Retainer .
  • Page 23 SEARS WEEDWACKER REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 358.799110- 21cc - 45" Carburetor Assembly Part Number #53Dr035308 - WA-215 ._.--@ @---_( Ref. Part No. Description 530-085014 Metering Diaphragm 530-035001 Metering Diaphragm Gasket 53O-085164 Pump Ga_et 530-035166 Pump Diapbxagm 530-035028 Metering Lever Pin 530-035031 Met_ Lever...
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  • Page 27 n Illnlmll I IN IIII 1/1111111 IIIIIIIIII QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and Follow All Warnings, Safety Instructions, and Operating:Instructions. Failure to do so ean result in serious injury, WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1. Know all warnings and safety instructions in this manual.
  • Page 28 The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. Al! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

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